If you want to work with Thomas Kellar, begin faxing/emailing your resume in daily until he finally decides hiring you will make it stop (Hey it worked for Grant Achatz).
What exactly do you hope to do with your culinary degree? If you want to become a Chef like running your own kitchen in either a restaurant or hotel, I am not sure if M&M/Mars would be the right move (Keep in mind I have no idea what culinary opportunities they provide, I'm just speculating).
If you want to stay in the area, start passing your resume to any and all restaurants/hotels that seem decent and are reputable. While externs tend to not bring in alot of money starting off, do not sign yourself into slavery with a shady employer. |